The Burning (1968)
Stephen Frears’ first film, "The Burning" is a chilling exploration of racial tensions in Apartheid-era South Africa. On a sweltering summer’ day, a wealthy white matriarch insists on taking her household on a planned trip to the country, in spite of their urgent warnings that an uprising is underway.
Director: Stephen Frears
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Gwen Ffrangcon Davies as Gran |
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Isobel Muller as Cook |
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Maxine Day as Nurse |
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Cosmo Pieterse as Chauffeur |
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Mark Baillie as Child |
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Walter Glennie as |
| Directing | Stephen Frears | Director |
| Writing | Roland Starke | Writer |